John Ostwald
The Saratogian
Contact John
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by John:
John Ostwald’s Then & Now: There's no place like home
Once in a while people ask me why I came home to Troy after living in the New York City metropolitan area for twelve years. → Read More
John Ostwald’s Then & Now: There's no place like home
Once in a while people ask me why I came home to Troy after living in the New York City metropolitan area for twelve years. → Read More
John Ostwald’s Then & Now: A unique hobby
Remember the movie Crocodile Dundee? He pulled out that gigantic knife when faced with attacks by people armed with guns. Okay, maybe you don’t remember that. How about one of → Read More
John Ostwald’s Then & Now: A unique hobby
Remember the movie Crocodile Dundee? He pulled out that gigantic knife when faced with attacks by people armed with guns. Okay, maybe you don’t remember that. How about one of → Read More
John Ostwald’s Then & Now: The good Samaritans
After a call to my oncologist’s nurse on a Friday night a few weeks ago, I was encouraged to go to the Emergency Room. It was about 5 p.m. I → Read More
John Ostwald’s Then & Now: The good Samaritans
After a call to my oncologist’s nurse on a Friday night a few weeks ago, I was encouraged to go to the Emergency Room. It was about 5 p.m. I → Read More
John Ostwald’s Then & Now: Cancer treatment: A complex challenge
I was sitting by the pool at the Rio hotel/casino in Las Vegas a few months ago having a conversation with a woman I just met, about cancer treatment. I → Read More
John Ostwald’s Then & Now: Cancer treatment: A complex challenge
I was sitting by the pool at the Rio hotel/casino in Las Vegas a few months ago having a conversation with a woman I just met, about cancer treatment. I → Read More
John Ostwald’s Then & Now: Space Exploration: Is Alice on the moon?
“One of These Days, Bang! Zoom! You Are Going Straight to the Moon, Alice!” This phrase was made famous on the comedic television series of the fifties featuring Jackie Gleason. → Read More
John Ostwald’s Then & Now: Space Exploration: Is Alice on the moon?
“One of These Days, Bang! Zoom! You Are Going Straight to the Moon, Alice!” This phrase was made famous on the comedic television series of the fifties featuring Jackie Gleason. → Read More
John Ostwald’s Then & Now: Supportive words when facing a life challenge
Dr. Steven Lewis’ book, “The Ripple Effect: How a Positive Attitude and a Caring Community Helped Save My Life” consistently emphasizes the emotional support he received from family, old and → Read More
John Ostwald’s Then & Now: Supportive words when facing a life challenge
Dr. Steven Lewis’ book, “The Ripple Effect: How a Positive Attitude and a Caring Community Helped Save My Life” consistently emphasizes the emotional support he received from family, old and → Read More
John Ostwald’s Then & Now: When your oncologist retires
People retire all the time from a variety of jobs – carpenters, teachers, cops, bartenders, etc. It is often a complex process to plan life after full-time work. I retired → Read More
John Ostwald’s Then & Now: When your oncologist retires
People retire all the time from a variety of jobs – carpenters, teachers, cops, bartenders, etc. It is often a complex process to plan life after full-time work. I retired → Read More
John Ostwald’s Then & Now: What are you afraid of?
For many people death is their number one fear. The fear is most often based on the lack of reliable information about the eternal journey. Yes, I know that various → Read More
John Ostwald’s Then & Now: What are you afraid of?
For many people death is their number one fear. The fear is most often based on the lack of reliable information about the eternal journey. Yes, I know that various → Read More
John Ostwald’s Then & Now: Have you ever been stalked?
I cleaned out my office over three ago when I retired from teaching. Recently I started to go through piles of information on lesson plans, syllabi, teaching strategies, and anything → Read More
John Ostwald’s Then & Now: Have you ever been stalked?
I cleaned out my office over three ago when I retired from teaching. Recently I started to go through piles of information on lesson plans, syllabi, teaching strategies, and anything → Read More
John Ostwald’s Then & Now: Happy Mother's Day to my mom
Before I start playing piano, I introduce my mother to the audience. She briefly tells about her service in the Army in World War II, the death of her brother → Read More
John Ostwald’s Then & Now: Happy Mother's Day to my mom
Before I start playing piano, I introduce my mother to the audience. She briefly tells about her service in the Army in World War II, the death of her brother → Read More